Schedule for both live competitionsAll entries Accepted by a submitted cake photographBoth Live Finals will be held at Cake International - The Sugarcraft & Cake Decoration Show 2012, at the NEC Birmingham.Entries are free and you will need to supply a photograph of a decorated cake that you are prepared to recreate at the Live Finals, within the constraints and rules of the competition. Competitor’s may submit a maximum of TWO different entries for selection.A panel of experienced judges will select the Finalists from the photographs submitted. Live Competition Schedule for both categoriesThe cake may consist of a sponge cake, fruit cake or dummy to create a formal or fun celebration cake. The shape of the cake and board is to the competitor’s choice to fit within 38cm (15ins). There is no height restriction.Decorative MediumEdible decorative mediums and decorations are of the competitor’s choice and may include non edible items such as wires and ribbons but all internal supports should be edible e.g. sugar sticks, spaghetti.Competitors will also be judged on their work practice and Health and Safety regulations must be adhered to at all times.NoteYou are also advised that the cake should be coated and decorated during the Live Competition and that any work prepared in advance will not be judged and may also result in the loss of marks.EquipmentA variety of equipment may be used but the design must include; One PME Supatube (icing tube) One PME Cutter One other item of PME ProductFor the live finals some basic equipment and cleaning materials will be supplied but all other materials and tools must be provided by the competitor. A full list will be sent to all finalists.Preparation TimeThe live finals will also include a 45 minute preparation time fororganising your workspace and filling piping bags etc. All edibleicings may be brought to the finals ready coloured but must beremoved from their original packaging prior to the competition.

Please complete your entry form and send it together with your entry photographs minimum size 6” x 4” to:

2 LIVE Competitions to discover

Closing date for all entries is the 1st October 2012

Lisa SlatterCake International, PME CompetitionsKnightsbridge PME Ltd23 Riverwalk RoadEnfieldEN3 7QNEmail: knightsbridgepmeschoolofcakedecorating@live.co.uk

PME Cake Decorator of the Year 2012& PME Student of the Year 2012

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PME Cake Decorator of the Year 2012PME Student of the Year 2012

Leah Humphreys Cake Decorator of the Year 2010

Grand Final – Sunday 4th November 2012PME Cake Decorator of the Year 20121st Prize £500.00Cake International, PME Cake Decorator of the Year Trophy

2nd Prize £200.00 (£100.00 cheque & £100.00 PME Retail Voucher)

3rd Prize £100.00(£50.00 Cheque & £50.00 PME Retail Voucher)

All other Finalists will receive £50.00(£25.00 Cheque & £25.00 PME Retail Voucher)

Grand Final - Saturday 3rd November 2012PME Student of the Year 20121st Prize £300.00Cake International, PME Student of the Year Trophy (£200.00 Cheque & £100.00 PME Retail Voucher)

2nd Prize £175.00(£100.00 Cheque & £75.00 PME Retail Voucher)

3rd Prize £75.00(£50.00 Cheque & £25.00 PME Retail Voucher)

All other Finalists will receive £50.00(£25.00 Cheque & £25.00 PME Retail Voucher

Competition Entry FormName (please use Block Capitals and full name)

Address

Post Code

Telephone No

Email

Competition you wish to enter

Name of College or Cake Decorating School etc.(required if entering the student competition)

Signature of Teacher

I have read, understood and agree to abide by the Rules & Regulations governing the competition and accept the decision of the Chairman of Judges as final.

Signature Date

Please ensure that you mark the back of each entry photograph with a label bearing the name and address of the competitor.

Entry is free

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2 live competitionsPrizes valued at over £2,000Finals held at Cake InternationalNEC Nov 2012

2 Live Competitions

2012Rules & RegulationsEntriesCompetitors must complete an entry form for EACH ENTRY and send it to Knightsbridge PME Ltd at the postal or email address shown and by the closing date indicated.Photographs should be of a good quality and minimum size of 6”x 4” (15x10cm) . Employees of the sponsors are not permitted to enter.Closing DateThe closing date for all entries is Monday 1st October 2012. Late entries will only be accepted at the organisers’ discretion.Award GuidelinesEach entry should be the unaided work of the competitor whose name appears on the entry form. The judges will be looking for the following:

Creativity/development of new ideas Workmanship/craft skills shown Composition/colour and proportion Presentation and visual appeal Good working practices and the use of the required elementsExhibits that do not comply with the given schedule will be disqualified.Competitor CriteriaPME Cake Decorator of the year 2012This competition is open to all UK and International cake decorators. A complete set of rules and regulations for the finals will be sent to all finalists.PME Student of the Year 2012This competition is open to students attending cake decorating classes at a college, bakery school, cake decorating school or retail shop.Intellectual Property RightsBy entering the competition each competitor accepts that their designs/work may be reproduced and will not hold ICHF Ltd or Knightsbridge PME Ltd or its employees liable in any way should this happen. Designs/work may be photographed by the sponsors and used in promotional material.Live FinalsThese will be held LIVE at Cake International 2012 and finalists will be required to recreate their cake design in three hours. All competitors will be given a 15 minute break at the midway point.Travel and AccommodationAll travel expenses and accommodation costs (if necessary) for the finals will be the responsibility of the competitor.EnquiriesFor any further enquiries contact: Lisa SlatterKnightsbridge PME Ltd23 Riverwalk RoadEnfieldEN3 7QN Tel.+44 (0)20 3234 0049 Email. knightsbridgepmeschoolofcakedecorating@live.co.uk

PME Cake Decorator of the Year

PME Student of the Year